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PORT Katakolon.
DURATION 4 hours
ACTIVITY LEVEL Medium
BACK TO THE PORT At last 1 hour and a half before ship departure.
INCLUDED 
Transportation Earphones
English speaking guide Travel insurance
Entrance to the archaeological site and museum of Olympia
NOT INCLUDED
Food/Beverage
RECOMMENDED DRESS Please note the dress code recommended to enter any church. No shorts, bare shoulders or miniskirts. This applies to both men and women. Comfortable walking shoes and sunscreen are recommended.

In this shore excursion in the archeological site of Olympia you will discover the place where the Olympic Games were born. In fact, Olympia and its games were so sacred to the ancient greeks that during their celebration any war was suspended so that athletes and spectators could travel safely to the event.

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ITINERARY:

Starting from Katakolon, our shore excursion will reach the important archaeological site of Olympia in around 40 minutes.

Together, we’ll dive into the sacred place where the ancient Olympic Games were started in 776 BC. Held in honour of Zeus, god of thunder and king of the gods of Mount Olympus, the games were not just an athletic event. Our knowledgeable guide will illustrate the religious and political meanings of the games.

Nowadays, the Olympic Flame is still lit here every four years. In honour of Prometheus, who stole fire from the gods, a ceremony takes place at the Temple of Hera. The torch is lit using the power of the Sun’s rays, concentrated by a domed mirror.

On the site, we’ll visit the Temple of Zeus, the Gymnasium, the stadium and the Hippodrome; which was used for chariot racing.

Next, our shore excursion will visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia. Inside, we can see the most important objects excavated from the site including the decorative sculptures from the Temple of Zeus and a statue of Nike, the goddess of victory, by sculptor Paeonius.

*Shore excursions could be subject to variations due to external causes as Cruise Companies politics, weather conditions, duration of the stay of the ship in the port, legal demonstrations

Olympia Shore Excursion - Private Tour

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